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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 352.04 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 352.04 and 235.72 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 352.04 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/352.04 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 352.04 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 82,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982.87/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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