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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 321.71 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 321.71 and 226.18 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 321.71 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/321.71 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 321.71 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 72,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.37/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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