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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 349.44 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 349.44 and 201.40 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 349.44 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/349.44 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 349.44 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 70,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377.22/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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