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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 323.12 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 323.12 and 221.56 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 323.12 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/323.12 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 323.12 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 71,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,590.47/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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