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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 347.50 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 347.50 and 216.40 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 347.50 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/347.50 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 347.50 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 75,199
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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