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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.04 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.04 and 210.08 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.04 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.04 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.04 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 67,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.08/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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