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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 346.68 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 346.68 and 218.04 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 346.68 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/346.68 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 346.68 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 75,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.11/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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