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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 352.96 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 352.96 and 209.59 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 352.96 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/352.96 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 352.96 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 73,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,975.48/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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