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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.02 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.02 and 210.44 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.02 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.02 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.02 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 74,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,079.09/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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