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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 319.50 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 319.50 and 210.24 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 319.50 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/319.50 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 319.50 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 67,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,171.68/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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