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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.38 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.38 and 210.15 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.38 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.38 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.38 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 73,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422.21/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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