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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.40 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.40 and 228.48 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.40 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.40 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.40 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 80,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059.39/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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