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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.36 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.36 and 223.02 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.36 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.36 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.36 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 78,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,360.31/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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