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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 347.54 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 347.54 and 218.79 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 347.54 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/347.54 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 347.54 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 76,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,037.18/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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