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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 322.88 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 322.88 and 233.15 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 322.88 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/322.88 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 322.88 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 75,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.69/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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