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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 321.57 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 321.57 and 204.66 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 321.57 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/321.57 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 321.57 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 65,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812.52/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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