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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.05 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.05 and 202.46 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.05 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.05 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.05 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 70,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,668.66/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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