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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 352.80 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 352.80 and 216.62 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 352.80 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/352.80 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 352.80 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 76,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,421.77/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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