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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.55, 349.49 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.55, 349.49 and 215.57 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.55 : 349.49 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.55/349.49 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.55x = 349.49 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.55x = 75,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,336.73/232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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