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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.90 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.90 and 232.02 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.90 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.90 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.90 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 81,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,647.84/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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