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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 349.90 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 349.90 and 201.26 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 349.90 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/349.90 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 349.90 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 70,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420.54/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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