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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 349.38 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 349.38 and 201.24 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 349.38 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/349.38 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 349.38 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 70,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309.23/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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