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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.31 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.31 and 220.17 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.31 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.31 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.31 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 71,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.23/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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