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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 351.12 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 351.12 and 215.96 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 351.12 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/351.12 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 351.12 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 75,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,827.88/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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