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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 352.70 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 352.70 and 218.43 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 352.70 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/352.70 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 352.70 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 77,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,039.17/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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