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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 323.72 and 221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 323.72 and 221.89 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 323.72 = 221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/323.72 = 221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 323.72 × 221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 71,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830.38/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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