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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 352.16 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 352.16 and 223.28 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 352.16 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/352.16 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 352.16 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 78,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,630.28/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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