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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 354.24 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 354.24 and 210.15 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 354.24 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/354.24 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 354.24 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 74,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,443.54/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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