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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 351.65 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 351.65 and 212.49 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 351.65 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/351.65 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 351.65 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 74,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,722.64/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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