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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.35 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.35 and 226.11 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.35 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.35 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.35 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 79,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.75/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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