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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 320.51 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 320.51 and 221.27 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 320.51 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/320.51 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 320.51 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 70,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,918.20/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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