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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 355.25 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 355.25 and 233.15 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 355.25 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/355.25 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 355.25 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 82,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,825.34/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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