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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.03 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.03 and 215.38 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.03 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.03 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.03 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 75,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,174.08/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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