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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 325.08 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 325.08 and 217.55 is: 299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 325.08 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/325.08 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 325.08 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 70,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.97/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.95

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