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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 419.81 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 419.81 and 233.28 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 419.81 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/419.81 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 419.81 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 97,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,932.11/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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