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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 418.78 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 418.78 and 233.47 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 418.78 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/418.78 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 418.78 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 97,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,772.57/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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