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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 347.52 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 347.52 and 216.68 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 347.52 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/347.52 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 347.52 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 75,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300.63/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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