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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.49 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.49 and 217.71 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.49 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.49 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.49 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 69,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,773.88/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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