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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 323.06 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 323.06 and 232.02 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 323.06 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/323.06 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 323.06 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 74,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955.22/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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