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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 351.86 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 351.86 and 218.74 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 351.86 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/351.86 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 351.86 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 76,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965.86/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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