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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.15 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.15 and 216.15 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.15 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.15 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.15 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 76,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549.52/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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