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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 351.86 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 351.86 and 211.76 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 351.86 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/351.86 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 351.86 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 74,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,509.87/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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