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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 349.36 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 349.36 and 225.38 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 349.36 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/349.36 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 349.36 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 78,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,740.33/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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