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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 353.62 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 353.62 and 233.36 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 353.62 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/353.62 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 353.62 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 82,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520.76/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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