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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 346.26 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 346.26 and 218.48 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 346.26 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/346.26 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 346.26 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 75,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650.88/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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