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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 322.77 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 322.77 and 204.70 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 322.77 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/322.77 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 322.77 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 66,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,071.02/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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