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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.64 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.64 and 232.54 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.64 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.64 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.64 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 82,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002.91/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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