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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 351.80 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 351.80 and 203.08 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 351.80 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/351.80 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 351.80 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 71,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,443.54/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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