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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 322.94 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 322.94 and 212.55 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 322.94 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/322.94 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 322.94 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 68,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,639.83/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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