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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 350.91 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 350.91 and 223.20 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 350.91 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/350.91 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 350.91 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 78,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,323.11/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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