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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.98 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.98 and 226.60 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.98 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.98 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.98 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 73,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,187.27/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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