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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.69 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.69 and 233.18 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.69 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.69 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.69 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 97,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,628.97/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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