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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 322.23 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 322.23 and 228.94 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 322.23 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/322.23 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 322.23 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 73,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,771.34/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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