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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 349.28 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 349.28 and 232.96 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 349.28 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/349.28 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 349.28 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 81,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,368.27/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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