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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 350.57 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 350.57 and 217.04 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 350.57 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/350.57 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 350.57 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 76,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.87/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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