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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.31, 347.37 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.31, 347.37 and 219.16 is: 329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.31 : 347.37 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.31/347.37 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.31x = 347.37 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.31x = 76,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129.61/231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.12

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