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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 419.55 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 419.55 and 233.80 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 419.55 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/419.55 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 419.55 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 98,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,089.62/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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