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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.33 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.33 and 221.88 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.33 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.33 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.33 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 71,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,296.70/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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