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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 320.79 and 229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 320.79 and 229.89 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 320.79 = 229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/320.79 = 229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 320.79 × 229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 73,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,746.41/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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