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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.34 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.34 and 215.28 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.34 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.34 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.34 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 75,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,421.20/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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