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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 352.47 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 352.47 and 221.71 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 352.47 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/352.47 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 352.47 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 78,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,146.12/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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