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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 351.89 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 351.89 and 202.92 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 351.89 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/351.89 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 351.89 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 71,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,405.52/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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