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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.08 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.08 and 211.68 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.08 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.08 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.08 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 68,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,177.89/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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