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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 324.48 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 324.48 and 214 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 324.48 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/324.48 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 324.48 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 69,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,438.72/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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