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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 350.43 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 350.43 and 210.48 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 350.43 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/350.43 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 350.43 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 73,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,758.51/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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