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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 346.63 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 346.63 and 216.99 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 346.63 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/346.63 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 346.63 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 75,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,213.51/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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