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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 348.93 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 348.93 and 214.45 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 348.93 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/348.93 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 348.93 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 74,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,827.50/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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