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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 322.40 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 322.40 and 226.68 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 322.40 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/322.40 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 322.40 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 73,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,082.20/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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