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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 349.01 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 349.01 and 228.42 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 349.01 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/349.01 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 349.01 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 79,719.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719.72/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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