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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 351.86 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 351.86 and 231.48 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 351.86 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/351.86 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 351.86 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 81,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,448.55/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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