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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 322.98 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 322.98 and 201.88 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 322.98 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/322.98 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 322.98 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 65,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203.20/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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