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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 349.62 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 349.62 and 213.76 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 349.62 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/349.62 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 349.62 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 74,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,735.39/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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