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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 324.31 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 324.31 and 213.55 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 324.31 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/324.31 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 324.31 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 69,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,256.40/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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