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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.06 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.06 and 217.20 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.06 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.06 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.06 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 76,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,683.55/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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