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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 352.70 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 352.70 and 218.82 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 352.70 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/352.70 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 352.70 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 77,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,177.81/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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