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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 353.14 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 353.14 and 219.77 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 353.14 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/353.14 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 353.14 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 77,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,609.58/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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