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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 418.86 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 418.86 and 233.31 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 418.86 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/418.86 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 418.86 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 97,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,723.70/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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