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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 322.80 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 322.80 and 175.57 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 322.80 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/322.80 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 322.80 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 56,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674.00/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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