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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 347.99 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 347.99 and 203.24 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 347.99 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/347.99 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 347.99 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 70,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,723.49/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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