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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 323.70 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 323.70 and 223.93 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 323.70 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/323.70 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 323.70 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 72,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,486.14/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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