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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 323.72 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 323.72 and 217 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 323.72 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/323.72 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 323.72 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 70,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,247.24/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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