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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 354.39 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 354.39 and 221.32 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 354.39 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/354.39 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 354.39 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 78,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.59/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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