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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 351.29 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 351.29 and 232.53 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 351.29 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/351.29 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 351.29 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 81,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,684.41/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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