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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.68 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.68 and 211.34 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.68 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.68 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.68 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 68,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,827.58/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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