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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 322.26 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 322.26 and 202.83 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 322.26 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/322.26 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 322.26 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 65,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,364.00/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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