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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 352.26 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 352.26 and 229.08 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 352.26 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/352.26 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 352.26 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 80,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695.72/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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