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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 320.59 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 320.59 and 221.68 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 320.59 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/320.59 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 320.59 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 71,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068.39/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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