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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324 and 212.16 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 68,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,739.84/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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