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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 353.25 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 353.25 and 210.65 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 353.25 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/353.25 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 353.25 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 74,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,412.11/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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