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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 352.15 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 352.15 and 231.66 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 352.15 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/352.15 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 352.15 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 81,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,578.49/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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