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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 325.08 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 325.08 and 210.51 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 325.08 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/325.08 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 325.08 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 68,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432.59/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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