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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 320.60 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 320.60 and 220.83 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 320.60 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/320.60 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 320.60 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 70,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,798.10/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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