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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 352.86 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 352.86 and 211.72 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 352.86 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/352.86 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 352.86 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 74,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,707.52/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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