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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 321.84 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 321.84 and 211.77 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 321.84 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/321.84 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 321.84 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 68,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,156.06/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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