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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.66 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.66 and 209.42 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.66 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.66 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.66 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 73,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.06/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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