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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 327.85 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 327.85 and 233.60 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 327.85 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/327.85 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 327.85 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 76,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,585.76/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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