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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.30 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.30 and 201.69 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.30 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.30 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.30 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 70,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,248.63/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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