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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.82 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.82 and 233.80 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.82 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.82 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.82 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 103,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,531.32/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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