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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 348.71 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 348.71 and 202.68 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 348.71 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/348.71 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 348.71 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 70,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,675.53/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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