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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 352.79 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 352.79 and 211.99 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 352.79 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/352.79 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 352.79 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 74,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,787.95/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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