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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.47 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.47 and 215.49 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.47 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.47 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.47 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 75,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,738.27/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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