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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 322.77 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 322.77 and 223.34 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 322.77 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/322.77 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 322.77 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 72,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,087.45/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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