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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 352.80 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 352.80 and 230.65 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 352.80 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/352.80 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 352.80 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 81,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,371.56/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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