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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.99 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.99 and 209.86 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.99 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.99 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.99 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 74,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077.86/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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