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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 322.02 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 322.02 and 177.96 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 322.02 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/322.02 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 322.02 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 57,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306.68/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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