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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.22, 346.68 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.22, 346.68 and 211.12 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.22 : 346.68 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.22/346.68 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.22x = 346.68 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.22x = 73,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,191.08/231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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