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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 349.98 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 349.98 and 203.69 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 349.98 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/349.98 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 349.98 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 71,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,285.57/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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