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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 351.27 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 351.27 and 219.20 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 351.27 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/351.27 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 351.27 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 76,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998.38/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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