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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 322.74 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 322.74 and 226.29 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 322.74 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/322.74 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 322.74 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 73,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032.83/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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