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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 352.90 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 352.90 and 229.87 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 352.90 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/352.90 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 352.90 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 81,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121.12/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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