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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.92 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.92 and 210.56 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.92 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.92 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.92 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 73,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,679.16/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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