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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 352.86 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 352.86 and 215.42 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 352.86 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/352.86 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 352.86 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 76,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013.10/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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