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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 349.54 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 349.54 and 201.64 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 349.54 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/349.54 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 349.54 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 70,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481.25/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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