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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 319.98 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 319.98 and 210.52 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 319.98 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/319.98 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 319.98 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 67,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,362.19/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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