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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.73 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.73 and 203.94 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.73 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.73 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.73 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 66,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021.50/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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