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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 323.88 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 323.88 and 214.88 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 323.88 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/323.88 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 323.88 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 69,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.33/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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