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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 353.50 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 353.50 and 218.75 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 353.50 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/353.50 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 353.50 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 77,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,325.81/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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