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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 324.32 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 324.32 and 216.38 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 324.32 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/324.32 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 324.32 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 70,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176.36/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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