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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 346.65 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 346.65 and 218.97 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 346.65 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/346.65 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 346.65 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 75,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,905.95/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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