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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.30 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.30 and 215.10 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.30 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.30 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.30 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 74,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.33/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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