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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 354.18 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 354.18 and 212.98 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 354.18 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/354.18 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 354.18 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 75,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,433.26/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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