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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 349.88 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 349.88 and 215.75 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 349.88 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/349.88 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 349.88 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 75,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,483.78/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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