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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 324.52 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 324.52 and 203.54 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 324.52 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/324.52 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 324.52 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 66,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052.80/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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