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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 321.60 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 321.60 and 226.69 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 321.60 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/321.60 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 321.60 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 72,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,903.50/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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