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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.37 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.37 and 217.32 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.37 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.37 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.37 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 70,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,709.80/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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