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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.73 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.73 and 202.96 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.73 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.73 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.73 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 65,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500.76/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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