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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 321.84 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 321.84 and 202.62 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 321.84 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/321.84 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 321.84 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 65,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,211.22/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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