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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 352.55 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 352.55 and 202.51 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 352.55 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/352.55 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 352.55 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 71,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394.90/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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