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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 323.64 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 323.64 and 215.88 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 323.64 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/323.64 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 323.64 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 69,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,867.40/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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