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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 347.04 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 347.04 and 220.50 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 347.04 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/347.04 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 347.04 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 76,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,522.32/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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