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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 349.28 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 349.28 and 219.48 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 349.28 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/349.28 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 349.28 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 76,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658.88/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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