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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 350.49 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 350.49 and 214.28 is: 319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 350.49 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/350.49 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 350.49 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 75,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,103.00/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.80

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