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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 320.46 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 320.46 and 201.62 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 320.46 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/320.46 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 320.46 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 64,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611.15/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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