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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 326.22 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 326.22 and 211.26 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 326.22 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/326.22 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 326.22 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 68,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,917.24/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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