1. The problem asks if $234 \times 434 = 223$. 2. To verify, multiply $234$ by $434$ using the multiplication rule. 3. Calculate: $$234 \times 434 = 234 \times (400 + 30 + 4) = 234 \times 400 + 234 \times 30 + 234 \times 4$$ 4. Compute each term: - $234 \times 400 = 93600$ - $234 \times 30 = 7020$ - $234 \times 4 = 936$ 5. Add the results: $$93600 + 7020 + 936 = 101556$$ 6. Therefore, $234 \times 434 = 101556$, which is not equal to $223$. 7. The statement $234 \times 434 = 223$ is false.