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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 348.84 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 348.84 and 216.81 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 348.84 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/348.84 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 348.84 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 75,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,632.00/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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