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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 351.84 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 351.84 and 201.42 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 351.84 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/351.84 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 351.84 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 70,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,867.61/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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