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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 348.68 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 348.68 and 219.70 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 348.68 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/348.68 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 348.68 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 76,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605.00/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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