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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 349.19 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 349.19 and 201.39 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 349.19 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/349.19 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 349.19 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 70,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,322.37/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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