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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 349 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 349 and 225.53 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 349 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/349 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 349 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 78,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,708.23/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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