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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.24 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.24 and 215.33 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.24 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.24 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.24 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 75,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,415.43/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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