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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 321.44 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 321.44 and 220.10 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 321.44 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/321.44 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 321.44 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 70,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,746.24/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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