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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.82, 354.29 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.82, 354.29 and 210.84 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.82 : 354.29 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.82/354.29 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.82x = 354.29 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.82x = 74,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,697.45/236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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