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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.33 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.33 and 225.27 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.33 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.33 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.33 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 78,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,917.71/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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