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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 352.47 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 352.47 and 230.97 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 352.47 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/352.47 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 352.47 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 81,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,410.00/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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