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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 346.85 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 346.85 and 219.64 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 346.85 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/346.85 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 346.85 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 76,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182.13/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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