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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 352.85 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 352.85 and 231.31 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 352.85 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/352.85 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 352.85 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 81,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,617.43/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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