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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 350.37 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 350.37 and 215.46 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 350.37 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/350.37 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 350.37 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 75,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490.72/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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