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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 323.76 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 323.76 and 226.84 is: 313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 323.76 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/323.76 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 323.76 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 73,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,441.72/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.32

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