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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 350.22 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 350.22 and 213.86 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 350.22 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/350.22 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 350.22 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 74,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898.05/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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