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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 322.80 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 322.80 and 218.40 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 322.80 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/322.80 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 322.80 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 70,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.52/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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