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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.43 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.43 and 217.45 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.43 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.43 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.43 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 76,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853.35/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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