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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.96 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.96 and 202.29 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.96 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.96 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.96 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 70,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,994.69/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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