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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.56 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.56 and 202.56 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.56 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.56 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.56 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 71,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,009.43/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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