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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 353.16 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 353.16 and 230.85 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 353.16 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/353.16 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 353.16 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 81,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,526.99/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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