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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 346.43 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 346.43 and 220.62 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 346.43 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/346.43 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 346.43 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 76,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429.39/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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