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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 349.77 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 349.77 and 211.80 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 349.77 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/349.77 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 349.77 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 74,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081.29/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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