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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 351.44 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 351.44 and 233.64 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 351.44 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/351.44 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 351.44 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 82,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,110.44/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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