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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 348.78 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 348.78 and 212.72 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 348.78 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/348.78 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 348.78 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 74,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192.48/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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