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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.72 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.72 and 213.84 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.72 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.72 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.72 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 74,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,570.28/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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