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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 350.61 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 350.61 and 216.32 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 350.61 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/350.61 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 350.61 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 75,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,842.20/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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