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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.64 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.64 and 221.87 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.64 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.64 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.64 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 78,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,237.36/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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