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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.08 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.08 and 229.32 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.08 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.08 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.08 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 80,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738.99/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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