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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 352.98 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 352.98 and 233.88 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 352.98 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/352.98 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 352.98 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 82,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,554.96/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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