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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 349.79 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 349.79 and 230.20 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 349.79 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/349.79 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 349.79 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 80,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,521.66/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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