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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.10 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.10 and 204.20 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.10 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.10 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.10 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 65,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772.82/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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