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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 322.35 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 322.35 and 230.52 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 322.35 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/322.35 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 322.35 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 74,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308.12/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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