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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 322.26 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 322.26 and 225.20 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 322.26 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/322.26 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 322.26 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 72,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.95/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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