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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 351.92 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 351.92 and 228.18 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 351.92 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/351.92 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 351.92 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 80,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301.11/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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