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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.60 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.60 and 204.04 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.60 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.60 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.60 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 65,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,619.26/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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