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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.61 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.61 and 201.56 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.61 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.61 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.61 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 65,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,226.83/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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