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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 353.24 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 353.24 and 219.70 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 353.24 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/353.24 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 353.24 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 77,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,606.83/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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