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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 322.79 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 322.79 and 216.68 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 322.79 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/322.79 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 322.79 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 69,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,939.44/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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