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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 322.08 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 322.08 and 174.40 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 322.08 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/322.08 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 322.08 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 56,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.75/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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