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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 352.83 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 352.83 and 232.84 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 352.83 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/352.83 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 352.83 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 82,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152.94/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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