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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 348.96 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 348.96 and 231.68 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 348.96 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/348.96 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 348.96 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 80,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.05/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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