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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 353.40 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 353.40 and 230.80 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 353.40 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/353.40 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 353.40 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 81,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,564.72/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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