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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.38 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.38 and 201.76 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.38 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.38 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.38 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 70,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,289.15/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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