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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 353.70 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 353.70 and 232.20 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 353.70 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/353.70 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 353.70 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 82,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,129.14/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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