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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.40 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.40 and 201.76 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.40 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.40 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.40 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 65,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249.18/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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