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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 318.16 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 318.16 and 233.80 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 318.16 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/318.16 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 318.16 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 74,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,385.81/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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