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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 350.85 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 350.85 and 211.02 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 350.85 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/350.85 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 350.85 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 74,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036.37/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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