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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350.37 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350.37 and 202.48 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350.37 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350.37 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350.37 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 70,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942.92/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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