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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 321.99 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 321.99 and 205.86 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 321.99 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/321.99 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 321.99 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 66,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284.86/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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