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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 418.57 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 418.57 and 233.83 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 418.57 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/418.57 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 418.57 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 97,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,874.22/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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