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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 351.20 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 351.20 and 235.28 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 351.20 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/351.20 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 351.20 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 82,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,630.34/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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