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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 352.94 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 352.94 and 203.10 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 352.94 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/352.94 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 352.94 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 71,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.11/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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