A rectangular prism has a height of 11.5 inches, a length of 9.6 inches, and a width of 2.10 inches. The volume is 232 inches and the surface area is 317.4 inches. Through optimization, what would be the minimal surface area?

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A rectangular prism has a height of 11.5 inches, a length of 9.6 inches, and a width of 2.10 inches. The volume is 232 inches and the surface area is 317.4 inches. Through optimization, what would be the minimal surface area?

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