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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 419.20 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 419.20 and 233.55 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 419.20 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/419.20 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 419.20 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 97,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,904.16/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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