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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 324.12 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 324.12 and 233.02 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 324.12 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/324.12 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 324.12 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 75,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,526.44/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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