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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 354.47 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 354.47 and 231.90 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 354.47 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/354.47 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 354.47 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 82,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201.59/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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