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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 321.98 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 321.98 and 222.33 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 321.98 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/321.98 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 321.98 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 71,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,584.70/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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