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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 347.76 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 347.76 and 213.66 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 347.76 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/347.76 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 347.76 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 74,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302.40/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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