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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.93 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.93 and 216.91 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.93 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.93 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.93 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 75,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,469.66/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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