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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.78 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.78 and 218.68 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.78 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.78 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.78 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 77,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,583.29/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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