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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 350.72 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 350.72 and 203.52 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 350.72 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/350.72 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 350.72 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 71,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,378.53/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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