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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 352.48 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 352.48 and 232.30 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 352.48 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/352.48 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 352.48 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 81,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,879.64/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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