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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 323.64 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 323.64 and 217.65 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 323.64 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/323.64 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 323.64 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 70,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.25/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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