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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.28 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.28 and 212.90 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.28 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.28 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.28 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 74,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,360.65/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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