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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 348.03 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 348.03 and 218.09 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 348.03 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/348.03 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 348.03 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 75,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902.73/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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