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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 352.80 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 352.80 and 215.58 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 352.80 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/352.80 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 352.80 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 76,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,056.62/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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