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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 323.88 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 323.88 and 214.64 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 323.88 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/323.88 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 323.88 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 69,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,517.60/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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