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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 325.32 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 325.32 and 214.40 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 325.32 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/325.32 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 325.32 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 69,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,748.61/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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