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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 350.88 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 350.88 and 201.43 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 350.88 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/350.88 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 350.88 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 70,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,677.76/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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