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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.88 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.88 and 223.32 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.88 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.88 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.88 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 79,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028.48/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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