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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.82 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.82 and 221.80 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.82 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.82 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.82 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 78,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,477.28/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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