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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 327.06 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 327.06 and 221.20 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 327.06 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/327.06 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 327.06 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 72,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345.67/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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