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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.65 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.65 and 203.67 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.65 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.65 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.65 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 71,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006.78/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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