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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 353.88 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 353.88 and 229.08 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 353.88 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/353.88 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 353.88 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 81,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066.83/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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