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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 351.15 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 351.15 and 218.20 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 351.15 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/351.15 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 351.15 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 76,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,620.93/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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