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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.33 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.33 and 232.27 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.33 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.33 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.33 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 81,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.11/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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