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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 322.07 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 322.07 and 171.14 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 322.07 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/322.07 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 322.07 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 55,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.29/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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