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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 352.23 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 352.23 and 233.56 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 352.23 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/352.23 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 352.23 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 82,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266.84/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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