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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 347.75 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 347.75 and 215.01 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 347.75 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/347.75 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 347.75 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 74,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,768.65/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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