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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 430.89 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 430.89 and 233.67 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 430.89 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/430.89 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 430.89 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 100,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,686.81/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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