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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.60 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.60 and 203.88 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.60 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.60 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.60 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 71,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,072.57/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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