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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 349.09 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 349.09 and 213.42 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 349.09 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/349.09 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 349.09 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 74,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,502.79/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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