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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.44 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.44 and 232.92 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.44 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.44 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.44 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 75,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102.72/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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