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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 354.06 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 354.06 and 199.99 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 354.06 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/354.06 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 354.06 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 70,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,807.46/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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