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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 348.61 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 348.61 and 223.48 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 348.61 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/348.61 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 348.61 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 77,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.80/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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