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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 351.03 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 351.03 and 215.56 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 351.03 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/351.03 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 351.03 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 75,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,669.27/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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