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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.74 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.74 and 203.96 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.74 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.74 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.74 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 71,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,332.97/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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