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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 350.87 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 350.87 and 209.79 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 350.87 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/350.87 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 350.87 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 73,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,607.97/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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