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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 325.74 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 325.74 and 218.52 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 325.74 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/325.74 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 325.74 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 71,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,180.70/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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