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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.68 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.68 and 217.31 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.68 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.68 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.68 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 76,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,420.74/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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