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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.17 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.17 and 230.19 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.17 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.17 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.17 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 73,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,927.77/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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