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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.31 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.31 and 202.91 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.31 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.31 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.31 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 70,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,877.25/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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