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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.20, 393 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.20, 393 and 233.36 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.20 : 393 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.20/393 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.20x = 393 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.20x = 91,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,710.48/285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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