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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.83 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.83 and 213.84 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.83 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.83 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.83 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 74,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,807.65/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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