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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.39 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.39 and 217.67 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.39 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.39 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.39 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 75,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834.05/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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