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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.40 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.40 and 218.06 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.40 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.40 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.40 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 76,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,626.28/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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