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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 352.62 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 352.62 and 218.46 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 352.62 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/352.62 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 352.62 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 77,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,033.37/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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