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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 355.77 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 355.77 and 229.50 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 355.77 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/355.77 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 355.77 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 81,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.22/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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