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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350.67 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350.67 and 215.42 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350.67 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350.67 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350.67 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 75,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.33/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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