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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.75, 346.80 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.75, 346.80 and 215.96 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.75 : 346.80 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.75/346.80 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.75x = 346.80 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.75x = 74,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893.19/231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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