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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.13 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.13 and 220.82 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.13 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.13 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.13 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 77,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,315.71/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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