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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 352.17 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 352.17 and 233.02 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 352.17 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/352.17 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 352.17 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 82,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,062.65/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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