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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 347.26 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 347.26 and 215.51 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 347.26 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/347.26 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 347.26 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 74,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.00/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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