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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 348.50 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 348.50 and 215.52 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 348.50 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/348.50 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 348.50 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 75,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.72/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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