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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 353.58 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 353.58 and 230.10 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 353.58 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/353.58 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 353.58 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 81,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,358.76/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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