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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 322.11 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 322.11 and 175.07 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 322.11 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/322.11 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 322.11 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 56,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391.80/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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