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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 351.62 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 351.62 and 228.92 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 351.62 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/351.62 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 351.62 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 80,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,492.85/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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