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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.05 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.05 and 201.18 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.05 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.05 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.05 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 64,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991.20/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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