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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 351.55 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 351.55 and 223.05 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 351.55 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/351.55 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 351.55 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 78,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,412.11/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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