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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 325.50 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 325.50 and 218 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 325.50 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/325.50 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 325.50 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 70,959
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,959/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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