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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 322.71 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 322.71 and 214.52 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 322.71 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/322.71 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 322.71 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 69,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,227.75/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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