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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.70 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.70 and 216.23 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.70 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.70 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.70 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 75,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,612.80/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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