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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 330.80 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 330.80 and 235.60 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 330.80 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/330.80 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 330.80 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 77,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,936.48/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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