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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.40 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.40 and 212.39 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.40 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.40 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.40 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 74,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,846.24/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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