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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.60 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.60 and 218.40 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.60 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.60 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.60 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 76,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789.44/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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