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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351 and 210.45 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 73,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,867.95/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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