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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 351.49 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 351.49 and 214.64 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 351.49 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/351.49 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 351.49 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 75,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,443.81/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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