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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 351.80 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 351.80 and 230.70 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 351.80 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/351.80 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 351.80 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 81,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,160.26/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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