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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.63 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.63 and 233.51 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.63 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.63 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.63 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 82,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,107.36/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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