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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 346.94 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 346.94 and 211.65 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 346.94 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/346.94 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 346.94 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 73,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,429.85/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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