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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 346.88 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 346.88 and 218.72 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 346.88 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/346.88 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 346.88 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 75,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,869.59/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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