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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 354.48 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 354.48 and 215.52 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 354.48 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/354.48 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 354.48 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 76,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,397.53/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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