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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.55 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.55 and 216.68 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.55 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.55 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.55 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 76,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605.17/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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