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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 347.69 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 347.69 and 216.03 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 347.69 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/347.69 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 347.69 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 75,110.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,110.39/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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