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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 355.62 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 355.62 and 217.82 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 355.62 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/355.62 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 355.62 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 77,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,459.37/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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