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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 324.95 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 324.95 and 221.37 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 324.95 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/324.95 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 324.95 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 71,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,934.18/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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