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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324 and 218.04 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 70,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,644.96/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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