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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 321.82 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 321.82 and 174.30 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 321.82 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/321.82 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 321.82 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 56,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093.23/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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