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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.89 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.89 and 216.19 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.89 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.89 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.89 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 76,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723.67/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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