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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 322.04 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 322.04 and 209.88 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 322.04 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/322.04 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 322.04 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 67,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589.76/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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