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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 322.95 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 322.95 and 201.13 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 322.95 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/322.95 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 322.95 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 64,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.88/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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