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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 352.36 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 352.36 and 216.22 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 352.36 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/352.36 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 352.36 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 76,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187.28/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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