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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 348.57 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 348.57 and 219.92 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 348.57 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/348.57 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 348.57 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 76,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,655.77/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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