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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 324.66 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 324.66 and 235.50 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 324.66 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/324.66 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 324.66 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 76,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,457.43/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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