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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 352.92 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 352.92 and 213.48 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 352.92 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/352.92 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 352.92 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 75,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.36/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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