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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.19 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.19 and 223.02 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.19 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.19 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.19 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 72,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,077.83/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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