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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 323.91 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 323.91 and 223.62 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 323.91 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/323.91 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 323.91 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 72,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,432.75/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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