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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 323.52 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 323.52 and 228.26 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 323.52 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/323.52 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 323.52 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 73,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846.68/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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