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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 351.82 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 351.82 and 225.80 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 351.82 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/351.82 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 351.82 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 79,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.61/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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