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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 326.44 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 326.44 and 223.12 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 326.44 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/326.44 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 326.44 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 72,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,835.29/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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