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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.29 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.29 and 221.83 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.29 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.29 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.29 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 71,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,270.68/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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