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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.34 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.34 and 214.14 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.34 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.34 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.34 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 75,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664.23/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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