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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 352.55 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 352.55 and 216.67 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 352.55 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/352.55 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 352.55 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 76,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,385.93/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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