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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 323.67 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 323.67 and 215.19 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 323.67 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/323.67 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 323.67 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 69,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,650.55/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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