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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 346.04 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 346.04 and 201 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 346.04 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/346.04 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 346.04 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 69,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,554.04/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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