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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 326.03 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 326.03 and 211.58 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 326.03 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/326.03 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 326.03 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 68,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,981.43/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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