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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 352.04 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 352.04 and 224.16 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 352.04 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/352.04 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 352.04 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 78,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913.85/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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