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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 355.29 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 355.29 and 213.10 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 355.29 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/355.29 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 355.29 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 75,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.30/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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