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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.68 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.68 and 210 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.68 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.68 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.68 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 74,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,692.80/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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