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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.95 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.95 and 175.38 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.95 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.95 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.95 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 56,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,638.97/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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