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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 352.32 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 352.32 and 214.61 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 352.32 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/352.32 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 352.32 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 75,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,611.40/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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