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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 352.10 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 352.10 and 203.74 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 352.10 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/352.10 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 352.10 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 71,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,736.48/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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