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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.33 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.33 and 218.28 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.33 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.33 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.33 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 76,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,468.94/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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