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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 352.84 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 352.84 and 216.84 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 352.84 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/352.84 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 352.84 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 76,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,509.83/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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