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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 323.10 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 323.10 and 229.37 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 323.10 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/323.10 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 323.10 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 74,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.45/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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