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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 355.24 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 355.24 and 217.57 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 355.24 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/355.24 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 355.24 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 77,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,287.79/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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