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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 324.69 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 324.69 and 186.21 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 324.69 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/324.69 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 324.69 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 60,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460.52/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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