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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 349.10 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 349.10 and 232.60 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 349.10 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/349.10 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 349.10 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 81,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,199.50/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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