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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.11 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.11 and 215.51 is: 323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.11 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.11 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.11 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 76,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,098.74/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.05

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