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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 323.58 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 323.58 and 215.96 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 323.58 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/323.58 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 323.58 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 69,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.34/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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