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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 322.60 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 322.60 and 203.20 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 322.60 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/322.60 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 322.60 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 65,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552.32/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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