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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.24 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.24 and 223.66 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.24 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.24 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.24 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 78,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,557.94/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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