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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 351.76 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 351.76 and 235.52 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 351.76 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/351.76 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 351.76 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 82,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,846.52/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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