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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 349.20 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 349.20 and 233.74 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 349.20 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/349.20 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 349.20 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 81,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620.15/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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