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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.77 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.77 and 201.97 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.77 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.77 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.77 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 70,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,442.02/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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