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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 347.80 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 347.80 and 212.56 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 347.80 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/347.80 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 347.80 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 73,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,928.37/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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