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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 352.72 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 352.72 and 232.65 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 352.72 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/352.72 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 352.72 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 82,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,060.31/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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