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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 352.85 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 352.85 and 231.63 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 352.85 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/352.85 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 352.85 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 81,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.49/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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