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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.38 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.38 and 175.12 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.38 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.38 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.38 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 56,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454.38/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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