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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.73 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.73 and 232.56 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.73 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.73 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.73 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 81,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,565.77/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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