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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.11 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.11 and 209.88 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.11 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.11 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.11 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 73,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,690.97/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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