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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.75, 347.64 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.75, 347.64 and 217.17 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.75 : 347.64 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.75/347.64 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.75x = 347.64 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.75x = 75,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,496.98/231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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