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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.84 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.84 and 223.56 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.84 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.84 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.84 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 79,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103.35/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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