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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.56 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.56 and 204.36 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.56 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.56 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.56 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 65,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,918.36/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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