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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 334.70 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 334.70 and 233.23 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 334.70 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/334.70 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 334.70 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 78,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061.58/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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