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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348.76 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348.76 and 202.02 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348.76 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348.76 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348.76 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 70,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456.50/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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