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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 323.52 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 323.52 and 202 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 323.52 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/323.52 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 323.52 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 65,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,351.04/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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