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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.28 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.28 and 211.08 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.28 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.28 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.28 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 74,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781.42/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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