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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 393.64 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 393.64 and 233.00 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 393.64 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/393.64 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 393.64 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 91,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,715.94/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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