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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 356.07 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 356.07 and 230.28 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 356.07 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/356.07 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 356.07 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 81,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995.80/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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