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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.66 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.66 and 216.18 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.66 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.66 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.66 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 74,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,724.78/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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