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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.55 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.55 and 203.24 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.55 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.55 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.55 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 65,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148.58/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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