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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 352.27 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 352.27 and 214.90 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 352.27 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/352.27 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 352.27 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 75,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702.82/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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