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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.17 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.17 and 201.20 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.17 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.17 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.17 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 70,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454.20/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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