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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 347.62 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 347.62 and 219.29 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 347.62 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/347.62 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 347.62 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 76,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,227.85/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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