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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 322.52 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 322.52 and 203.02 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 322.52 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/322.52 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 322.52 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 65,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478.00/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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