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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 352.26 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 352.26 and 216.66 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 352.26 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/352.26 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 352.26 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 76,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320.65/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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