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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.64 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.64 and 203.19 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.64 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.64 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.64 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 65,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,760.41/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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