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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 353.00 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 353.00 and 212.55 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 353.00 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/353.00 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 353.00 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 75,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028.86/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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