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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 347.86 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 347.86 and 209.90 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 347.86 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/347.86 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 347.86 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 73,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,015.81/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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