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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 320.36 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 320.36 and 212.00 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 320.36 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/320.36 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 320.36 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 67,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,913.66/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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