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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 350.19 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 350.19 and 212.54 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 350.19 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/350.19 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 350.19 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 74,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427.63/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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