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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.03 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.03 and 215.36 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.03 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.03 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.03 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 75,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,597.82/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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