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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 351.93 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 351.93 and 212.10 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 351.93 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/351.93 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 351.93 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 74,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,644.35/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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