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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 352.38 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 352.38 and 233.42 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 352.38 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/352.38 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 352.38 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 82,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,253.42/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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