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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 350.72 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 350.72 and 211.87 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 350.72 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/350.72 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 350.72 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 74,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304.23/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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