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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.56 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.56 and 203.46 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.56 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.56 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.56 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 65,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831.52/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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