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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.88 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.88 and 211.48 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.88 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.88 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.88 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 68,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,915.47/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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