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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.14 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.14 and 218.61 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.14 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.14 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.14 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 76,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,761.62/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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