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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 351.76 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 351.76 and 218.74 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 351.76 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/351.76 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 351.76 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 76,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,943.98/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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