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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 321.18 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 321.18 and 202.23 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 321.18 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/321.18 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 321.18 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 64,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952.23/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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