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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 321.71 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 321.71 and 218.39 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 321.71 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/321.71 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 321.71 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 70,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,255.55/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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