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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 321.58 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 321.58 and 211.96 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 321.58 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/321.58 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 321.58 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 68,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,162.10/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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