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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 354.93 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 354.93 and 213.48 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 354.93 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/354.93 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 354.93 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 75,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,770.46/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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