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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.95 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.95 and 215.46 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.95 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.95 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.95 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 70,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229.19/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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