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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 351.53 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 351.53 and 230.50 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 351.53 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/351.53 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 351.53 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 81,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,026.95/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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