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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 323.18 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 323.18 and 217.64 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 323.18 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/323.18 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 323.18 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 70,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,336.90/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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