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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 350.64 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 350.64 and 232.21 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 350.64 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/350.64 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 350.64 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 81,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,422.11/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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