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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 350.92 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 350.92 and 229.70 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 350.92 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/350.92 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 350.92 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 80,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,606.32/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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