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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 355.80 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 355.80 and 215.53 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 355.80 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/355.80 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 355.80 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 76,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,684.68/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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