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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 348.52 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 348.52 and 203.04 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 348.52 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/348.52 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 348.52 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 70,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763.50/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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