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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 354.19 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 354.19 and 231.86 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 354.19 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/354.19 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 354.19 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 82,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,121.48/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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