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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.18 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.18 and 215.64 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.18 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.18 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.18 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 75,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,512.82/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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