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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 321.84 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 321.84 and 223.44 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 321.84 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/321.84 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 321.84 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 71,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,911.93/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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