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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 418.86 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 418.86 and 233.67 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 418.86 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/418.86 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 418.86 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 97,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,875.02/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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