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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 350.73 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 350.73 and 228.96 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 350.73 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/350.73 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 350.73 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 80,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303.14/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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