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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 352.35 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 352.35 and 217.98 is: 325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 352.35 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/352.35 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 352.35 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 76,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,805.25/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.23

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