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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.70 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.70 and 211.80 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.70 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.70 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.70 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 74,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913.66/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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