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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.68 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.68 and 210.72 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.68 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.68 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.68 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 67,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,995.13/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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