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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 320.46 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 320.46 and 217.52 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 320.46 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/320.46 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 320.46 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 69,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.46/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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