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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 322.63 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 322.63 and 204.17 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 322.63 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/322.63 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 322.63 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 65,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,872.21/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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