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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.85, 346.22 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.85, 346.22 and 218.35 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.85 : 346.22 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.85/346.22 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.85x = 346.22 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.85x = 75,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,595.95/231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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