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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 324.22 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 324.22 and 228.62 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 324.22 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/324.22 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 324.22 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 74,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,123.84/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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