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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.56 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.56 and 213.86 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.56 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.56 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.56 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 75,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,184.62/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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