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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.33 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.33 and 205.26 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.33 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.33 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.33 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 65,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,956.20/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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