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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 350.85 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 350.85 and 228.02 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 350.85 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/350.85 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 350.85 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 79,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,999.68/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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