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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 349.98 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 349.98 and 214.49 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 349.98 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/349.98 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 349.98 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 75,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,067.28/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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