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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 351.08 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 351.08 and 228.72 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 351.08 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/351.08 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 351.08 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 80,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,299.02/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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