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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.59 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.59 and 201.04 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.59 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.59 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.59 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 64,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,853.49/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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