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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 349.74 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 349.74 and 223.60 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 349.74 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/349.74 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 349.74 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 78,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201.86/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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