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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 322.65 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 322.65 and 204.07 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 322.65 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/322.65 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 322.65 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 65,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,843.19/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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