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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 349.94 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 349.94 and 226.92 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 349.94 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/349.94 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 349.94 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 79,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,408.38/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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