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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 351.76 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 351.76 and 209.65 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 351.76 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/351.76 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 351.76 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 73,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747.85/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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