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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 321.63 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 321.63 and 203.66 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 321.63 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/321.63 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 321.63 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 65,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501.56/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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