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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 353.44 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 353.44 and 212.48 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 353.44 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/353.44 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 353.44 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 75,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,098.93/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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