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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 323.66 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 323.66 and 203.60 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 323.66 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/323.66 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 323.66 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 65,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896.16/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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