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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.03 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.03 and 202.17 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.03 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.03 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.03 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 64,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902.64/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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