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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 350.73 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 350.73 and 224.91 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 350.73 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/350.73 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 350.73 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 78,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882.30/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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