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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 352.78 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 352.78 and 210.08 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 352.78 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/352.78 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 352.78 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 74,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112.02/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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