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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 349.44 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 349.44 and 203.52 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 349.44 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/349.44 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 349.44 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 71,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,118.03/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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