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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 319.84 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 319.84 and 213.52 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 319.84 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/319.84 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 319.84 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 68,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292.24/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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