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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 354.90 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 354.90 and 219.17 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 354.90 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/354.90 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 354.90 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 77,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,785.14/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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