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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 349.46 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 349.46 and 217.53 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 349.46 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/349.46 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 349.46 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 76,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,017.76/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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