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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355 and 217.48 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 77,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205.40/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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