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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.07 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.07 and 225.57 is: 311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.07 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.07 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.07 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 72,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,648.20/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.14

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