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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 324.56 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 324.56 and 212.89 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 324.56 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/324.56 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 324.56 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 69,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,095.58/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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