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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 321.96 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 321.96 and 210.34 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 321.96 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/321.96 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 321.96 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 67,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,721.07/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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