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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 354.52 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 354.52 and 234.40 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 354.52 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/354.52 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 354.52 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 83,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,099.49/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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