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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 321.27 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 321.27 and 203.07 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 321.27 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/321.27 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 321.27 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 65,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,240.30/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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