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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 352.93 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 352.93 and 214.74 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 352.93 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/352.93 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 352.93 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 75,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,788.19/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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