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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.21, 322.38 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.21, 322.38 and 187.04 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.21 : 322.38 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.21/322.38 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.21x = 322.38 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.21x = 60,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298.76/233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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