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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.19 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.19 and 214.52 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.19 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.19 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.19 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 75,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.80/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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