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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 327.20 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 327.20 and 233.40 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 327.20 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/327.20 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 327.20 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 76,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368.48/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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