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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.95, 354.96 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.95, 354.96 and 211.15 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.95 : 354.96 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.95/354.96 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.95x = 354.96 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.95x = 74,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,949.80/236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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