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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.33, 352.52 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.33, 352.52 and 232.55 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.33 : 352.52 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.33/352.52 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.33x = 352.52 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.33x = 81,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,977.34/236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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