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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 353.70 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 353.70 and 216.54 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 353.70 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/353.70 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 353.70 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 76,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,590.20/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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