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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 323.81 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 323.81 and 209.98 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 323.81 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/323.81 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 323.81 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 67,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,992.57/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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