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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 348.93 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 348.93 and 201.87 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 348.93 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/348.93 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 348.93 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 70,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,438.50/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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