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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 325.14 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 325.14 and 202.68 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 325.14 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/325.14 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 325.14 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 65,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,899.38/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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