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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 346.44 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 346.44 and 220.20 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 346.44 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/346.44 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 346.44 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 76,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,286.09/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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