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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 322.30 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 322.30 and 212.09 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 322.30 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/322.30 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 322.30 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 68,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,356.88/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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