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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.35 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.35 and 229.14 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.35 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.35 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.35 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 80,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,279.20/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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