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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 321.92 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 321.92 and 226.92 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 321.92 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/321.92 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 321.92 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 73,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,050.09/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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