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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.38 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.38 and 218.10 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.38 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.38 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.38 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 70,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,965.38/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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