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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 354.66 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 354.66 and 229.78 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 354.66 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/354.66 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 354.66 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 81,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,493.77/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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