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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.39 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.39 and 203.30 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.39 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.39 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.39 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 65,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,743.57/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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