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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 348.42 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 348.42 and 216.52 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 348.42 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/348.42 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 348.42 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 75,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,439.90/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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