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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 352.68 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 352.68 and 228.67 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 352.68 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/352.68 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 352.68 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 80,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647.34/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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