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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.32 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.32 and 220.88 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.32 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.32 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.32 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 70,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,973.16/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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