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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 352.23 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 352.23 and 217.06 is: 325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 352.23 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/352.23 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 352.23 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 76,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,455.04/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.59

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