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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.86, 348.42 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.86, 348.42 and 218.60 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.86 : 348.42 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.86/348.42 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.86x = 348.42 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.86x = 76,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164.61/231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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