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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 324.81 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 324.81 and 201.82 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 324.81 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/324.81 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 324.81 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 65,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553.15/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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