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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.95 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.95 and 203.00 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.95 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.95 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.95 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 71,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,038.86/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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