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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 320.97 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 320.97 and 218.54 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 320.97 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/320.97 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 320.97 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 70,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146.41/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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