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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 350.68 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 350.68 and 203.72 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 350.68 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/350.68 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 350.68 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 71,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,438.65/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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