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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 351.72 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 351.72 and 202.50 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 351.72 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/351.72 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 351.72 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 71,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,223.30/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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