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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.84 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.84 and 226.03 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.84 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.84 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.84 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 72,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745.50/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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