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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 351.77 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 351.77 and 226.77 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 351.77 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/351.77 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 351.77 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 79,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769.75/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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