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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.06 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.06 and 212.77 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.06 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.06 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.06 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 68,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523.64/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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