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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 348.68 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 348.68 and 201.30 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 348.68 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/348.68 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 348.68 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 70,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189.28/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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