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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 322.52 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 322.52 and 213.71 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 322.52 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/322.52 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 322.52 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 68,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923.07/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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