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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 324.93 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 324.93 and 209.31 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 324.93 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/324.93 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 324.93 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 68,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,011.10/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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