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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 354.98 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 354.98 and 211.26 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 354.98 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/354.98 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 354.98 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 74,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,993.07/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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