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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 323.95 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 323.95 and 223.77 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 323.95 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/323.95 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 323.95 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 72,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,490.29/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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