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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 352.89 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 352.89 and 214.05 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 352.89 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/352.89 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 352.89 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 75,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536.10/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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