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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 331.86 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 331.86 and 233.40 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 331.86 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/331.86 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 331.86 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 77,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,456.12/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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