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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 325.58 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 325.58 and 217.31 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 325.58 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/325.58 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 325.58 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 70,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,749.08/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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