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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 212.88 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.36 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.36 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.36 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 69,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,049.76/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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