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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.73 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.73 and 214.53 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.73 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.73 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.73 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 75,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,242.11/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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