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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 321.36 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 321.36 and 212.80 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 321.36 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/321.36 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 321.36 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 68,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,385.41/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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