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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.19 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.19 and 225.90 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.19 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.19 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.19 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 79,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107.92/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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