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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 346.88 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 346.88 and 210.96 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 346.88 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/346.88 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 346.88 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 73,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.80/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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