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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.54 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.54 and 226.54 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.54 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.54 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.54 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 73,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.21/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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