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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.80 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.80 and 233.85 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.80 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.80 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.80 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 82,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,502.28/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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