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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.19 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.19 and 205.21 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.19 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.19 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.19 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 65,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,910.08/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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