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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 349.11 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 349.11 and 215.32 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 349.11 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/349.11 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 349.11 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 75,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,170.37/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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