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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 352.98 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 352.98 and 230.46 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 352.98 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/352.98 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 352.98 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 81,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,347.77/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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