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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 322.28 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 322.28 and 226.12 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 322.28 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/322.28 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 322.28 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 72,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,873.95/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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