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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.43 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.43 and 203.37 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.43 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.43 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.43 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 71,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.95/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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