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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.18 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.18 and 221.05 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.18 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.18 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.18 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 76,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965.19/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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