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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 349.94 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 349.94 and 217.62 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 349.94 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/349.94 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 349.94 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 76,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152.85/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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