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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 351.68 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 351.68 and 203.30 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 351.68 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/351.68 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 351.68 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 71,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.54/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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