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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.26 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.26 and 226.08 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.26 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.26 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.26 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 79,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,411.73/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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