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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 354.12 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 354.12 and 218.89 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 354.12 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/354.12 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 354.12 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 77,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,513.33/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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