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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.32 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.32 and 214.60 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.32 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.32 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.32 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 75,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.87/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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