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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.49 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.49 and 202.44 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.49 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.49 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.49 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 65,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,284.88/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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