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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 327.15 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 327.15 and 233.10 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 327.15 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/327.15 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 327.15 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 76,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,258.67/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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