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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 322.91 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 322.91 and 201.10 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 322.91 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/322.91 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 322.91 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 64,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,937.20/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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