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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 327 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 327 and 224.04 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 327 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/327 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 327 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 73,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261.08/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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