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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 356.12 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 356.12 and 231.56 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 356.12 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/356.12 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 356.12 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 82,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,463.15/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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