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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.28 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.28 and 171.35 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.28 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.28 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.28 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 55,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.06/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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