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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 323.36 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 323.36 and 223.33 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 323.36 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/323.36 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 323.36 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 72,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,214.87/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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