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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 348.75 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 348.75 and 216.51 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 348.75 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/348.75 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 348.75 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 75,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.86/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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