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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.12 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.12 and 212.64 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.12 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.12 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.12 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 68,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,282.96/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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