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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 351.44 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 351.44 and 229.84 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 351.44 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/351.44 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 351.44 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 80,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,774.97/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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