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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 322.20 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 322.20 and 231.26 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 322.20 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/322.20 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 322.20 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 74,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,511.97/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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