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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 323.62 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 323.62 and 223.43 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 323.62 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/323.62 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 323.62 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 72,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,306.42/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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