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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 350.69 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 350.69 and 232.02 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 350.69 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/350.69 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 350.69 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 81,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365.93/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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