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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 350.69 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 350.69 and 213.52 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 350.69 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/350.69 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 350.69 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 74,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879.33/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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