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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 351.17 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 351.17 and 231.10 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 351.17 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/351.17 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 351.17 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 81,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,155.39/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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