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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 322.16 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 322.16 and 220.50 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 322.16 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/322.16 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 322.16 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 71,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,035.18/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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