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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 352.85 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 352.85 and 203.13 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 352.85 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/352.85 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 352.85 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 71,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,674.73/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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