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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.34 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.34 and 228.78 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.34 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.34 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.34 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 80,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150.79/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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