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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 348.10 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 348.10 and 216.30 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 348.10 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/348.10 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 348.10 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 75,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294.03/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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