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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 351.09 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 351.09 and 216.64 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 351.09 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/351.09 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 351.09 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 76,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,060.14/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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