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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.20 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.20 and 215.68 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.20 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.20 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.20 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 75,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,746.82/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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