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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 351.42 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 351.42 and 215.92 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 351.42 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/351.42 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 351.42 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 75,878.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,878.61/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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