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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 321.16 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 321.16 and 231.88 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 321.16 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/321.16 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 321.16 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 74,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,470.58/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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