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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 348.73 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 348.73 and 219.76 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 348.73 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/348.73 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 348.73 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 76,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636.90/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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