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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 320.53 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 320.53 and 214.02 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 320.53 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/320.53 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 320.53 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 68,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599.83/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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