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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 324.99 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 324.99 and 232.92 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 324.99 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/324.99 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 324.99 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 75,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,696.67/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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