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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.14, 326.61 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.14, 326.61 and 233.90 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.14 : 326.61 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.14/326.61 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.14x = 326.61 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.14x = 76,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,394.08/237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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