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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.22 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.22 and 203.59 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.22 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.22 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.22 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 65,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,805.53/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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