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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.55 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.55 and 218.51 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.55 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.55 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.55 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 71,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,136.07/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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