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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 349.20 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 349.20 and 211.80 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 349.20 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/349.20 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 349.20 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 73,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,960.56/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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