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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.65 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.65 and 203.20 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.65 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.65 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.65 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 70,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,439.28/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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