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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.41 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.41 and 211.68 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.41 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.41 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.41 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 68,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,670.05/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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