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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 321.32 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 321.32 and 215.96 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 321.32 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/321.32 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 321.32 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 69,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392.27/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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