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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.58 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.58 and 215.93 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.58 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.58 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.58 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 75,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,915.59/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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