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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 351.82 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 351.82 and 233.05 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 351.82 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/351.82 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 351.82 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 81,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,990.19/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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