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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 346.68 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 346.68 and 218.08 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 346.68 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/346.68 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 346.68 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 75,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603.97/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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