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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.44 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.44 and 217.80 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.44 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.44 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.44 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 76,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,108.03/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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