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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.52 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.52 and 211.44 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.52 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.52 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.52 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 74,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748.27/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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