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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 347.52 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 347.52 and 216.38 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 347.52 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/347.52 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 347.52 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 75,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.89/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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