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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 319.74 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 319.74 and 226.92 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 319.74 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/319.74 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 319.74 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 72,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.40/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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