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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 324.40 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 324.40 and 209.08 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 324.40 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/324.40 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 324.40 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 67,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825.55/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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