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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.02 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.02 and 216.96 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.02 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.02 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.02 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 69,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,865.46/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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