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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 319.77 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 319.77 and 211.35 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 319.77 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/319.77 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 319.77 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 67,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583.39/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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