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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 353 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 353 and 213.60 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 353 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/353 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 353 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 75,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,400.80/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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