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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.25 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.25 and 214.74 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.25 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.25 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.25 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 69,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,414.71/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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