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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 321.15 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 321.15 and 202.12 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 321.15 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/321.15 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 321.15 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 64,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.84/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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