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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.16 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.16 and 218.16 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.16 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.16 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.16 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 77,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,045.39/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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