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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 351.96 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 351.96 and 224.62 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 351.96 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/351.96 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 351.96 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 79,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057.26/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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