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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 351.42 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 351.42 and 225.82 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 351.42 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/351.42 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 351.42 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 79,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357.66/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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