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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 323.52 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 323.52 and 204.77 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 323.52 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/323.52 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 323.52 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 66,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247.19/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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