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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 325.35 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 325.35 and 216.14 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 325.35 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/325.35 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 325.35 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 70,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,321.15/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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