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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 323.22 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 323.22 and 217.76 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 323.22 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/323.22 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 323.22 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 70,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,384.39/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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