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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.93 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.93 and 212.39 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.93 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.93 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.93 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 74,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,534.12/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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