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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 321.44 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 321.44 and 211.52 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 321.44 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/321.44 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 321.44 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 67,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,990.99/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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