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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 349.89 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 349.89 and 209.71 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 349.89 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/349.89 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 349.89 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 73,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,375.43/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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