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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.28 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.28 and 209.06 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.28 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.28 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.28 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 73,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,438.60/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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