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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.56 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.56 and 175.86 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.56 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.56 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.56 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 56,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.40/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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