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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.69 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.69 and 223.26 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.69 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.69 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.69 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 78,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518.31/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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