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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 347.44 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 347.44 and 219.02 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 347.44 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/347.44 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 347.44 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 76,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094.57/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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