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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 352.08 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 352.08 and 216 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 352.08 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/352.08 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 352.08 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 76,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,049.28/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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