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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.69 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.69 and 223.62 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.69 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.69 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.69 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 72,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,159.94/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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