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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.84 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.84 and 230.96 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.84 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.84 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.84 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 81,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,030.01/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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