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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 323.02 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 323.02 and 223.44 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 323.02 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/323.02 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 323.02 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 72,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175.59/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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