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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 352.95 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 352.95 and 232.08 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 352.95 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/352.95 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 352.95 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 81,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,912.64/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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