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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 348.34 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 348.34 and 230.56 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 348.34 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/348.34 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 348.34 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 80,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,311.53/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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