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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 353.15 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 353.15 and 213.49 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 353.15 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/353.15 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 353.15 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 75,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393.99/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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