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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 345.92 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 345.92 and 215.52 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 345.92 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/345.92 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 345.92 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 74,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,552.68/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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