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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 323.46 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 323.46 and 223.84 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 323.46 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/323.46 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 323.46 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 72,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.29/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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