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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 322.74 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 322.74 and 201.27 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 322.74 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/322.74 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 322.74 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 64,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957.88/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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