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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 350.21 and 201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 350.21 and 201.79 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 350.21 = 201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/350.21 = 201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 350.21 × 201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 70,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,668.88/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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