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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.89 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.89 and 211.53 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.89 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.89 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.89 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 68,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,935.51/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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