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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.08 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.08 and 220.92 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.08 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.08 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.08 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 71,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,816.67/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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